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we now think it is time for tougher actions
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why is it not the grounds for disciplinary action? the 1998 bombings in kenya and tanzania, the a.r.b. formed then came out with a series of recommendations. many of your recommendations today, broader ones, are very similar. those bombings in east africa were supposed to have been a never-again moment. what happened between then and now that this could possibly have happened to? >> without accepting your characterization of the problem, it is clear that under the law and in connection with the state department regulatory practice, one has to find willful misconduct or similar kinds of action in order to find a breach of duty. one of our recommendations is, there is such a large gap between willful misconduct which leads obviously to conclusions about discipline, letters of reprimand, separation, the removal of an individual temporarily from duty, that we believe that gap ought to be filled. we found perhaps close to, as we sit in the report, breach -- but there were performance inadequacies. these are the ones we believe ought to be
why is it not the grounds for disciplinary action? the 1998 bombings in kenya and tanzania, the a.r.b. formed then came out with a series of recommendations. many of your recommendations today, broader ones, are very similar. those bombings in east africa were supposed to have been a never-again moment. what happened between then and now that this could possibly have happened to? >> without accepting your characterization of the problem, it is clear that under the law and in connection...
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with your actions, and the draconian actions he lived under for nine months came to an end. the magical watchers healed him and he was no longer required to live in the condition he was in. we all know that he cannot be here tonight. he knows tonight is happening. he wanted me to personally thank each and every one of you for taking the time to write to him. for signing petitions, for attending marches and rallies. thank you to writing to our government complaining about his conditions. thank you for donating to his legal defense. for volunteering at courage to resist and the bradley manning support network. he wanted me to thank you for carrying about him. the that so we have waged for the last two years cannot have been fought without your help. it has been a hard fight. we are at 140 exhibits. that amounts to over 20,000 pages of written attachments. i'm confident by the time this comes to a conclusion, this will be the longest record trowel and our military is history. that record will reflect one thing. that we fought at every turn. at every opportunity. we fought to en
with your actions, and the draconian actions he lived under for nine months came to an end. the magical watchers healed him and he was no longer required to live in the condition he was in. we all know that he cannot be here tonight. he knows tonight is happening. he wanted me to personally thank each and every one of you for taking the time to write to him. for signing petitions, for attending marches and rallies. thank you to writing to our government complaining about his conditions. thank...
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the action have that capacity within their armies. bring them in as part of the minuscule mandate think it's a real strike force that can have some real capability on the grounds. african forces are showing both the responsibility as well as the capacity to do this type of mission. this is a planning mission. 30 i would say that we are not spending very much on the kind of issues as my colleague said. we are spending less than half a million dollars, for under $50,000 -- $400, 00 hollande types of pressurization to change the those of the army. i think $500 will not hurt anyone. those numbers are actually increasing. we probably should sustain that level if not increase is slightly. i do not want to ask for money. we should not be decreasing it. we need to put a focus on that type of training. thank you appeared quite i would be very quick. we all agree that the security force is not adequate. we are not getting the return on the investment. i certainly think spending a lot more money is not going to make a lot of difference. we can g
the action have that capacity within their armies. bring them in as part of the minuscule mandate think it's a real strike force that can have some real capability on the grounds. african forces are showing both the responsibility as well as the capacity to do this type of mission. this is a planning mission. 30 i would say that we are not spending very much on the kind of issues as my colleague said. we are spending less than half a million dollars, for under $50,000 -- $400, 00 hollande types...
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some of this will not be actionable. i want to put in perspective that even at a conservative dollar the plan could go over $7 billion gross. that would be enough to fully fund. these are big numbers. these are programs that congress has already said need to be funded through this auction. when also allocated seven of the net revenues. they can extend unemployment benefits. it was part of the baked compromise. my concern is if we take spectrum off the table snot do the things we are committed to. >> i am looking at this chart right now. it could be very generous. about 55 mhz come at the assumption that they will actually be able to yield. i am a little skeptical they will be able to yield that much for option. i hope i am wrong this is the variable portion of how much can be auctioned. the fixed portion is already here. you have the channel 37 and the remainder. this is the fixed portion. i wanted to point that out. that is a guaranteed amount that will not be option. leslie at a dollar per megahertz, -- secondly, at th
some of this will not be actionable. i want to put in perspective that even at a conservative dollar the plan could go over $7 billion gross. that would be enough to fully fund. these are big numbers. these are programs that congress has already said need to be funded through this auction. when also allocated seven of the net revenues. they can extend unemployment benefits. it was part of the baked compromise. my concern is if we take spectrum off the table snot do the things we are committed...
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>> my own belief is actions. actions are needed. decisions need to be made. that requires leadership, people to step forward and say, look, follow me, and i will take us in a different direction. we're going to face up to these things. then it is each individual's a choice. are they going to be a part of that, are they going to be a part of this endless food fight? >> a few historians have written books recently about the great senators, the great leaders of the past, and suggesting there fewer and farther between. with your study of this institution, this body, would you agree with that? >> i think there are many exceptional people here. i said in my farewell speech yesterday, i have enormous respect for this institution. the vast majority of my colleagues want to do the right thing. many times, doing the right thing, it is hard to know what is the right have to take in the midst of all of this conflict. -- half to take in the midst of all of this conflict. >> that is different from leadership. >> that is absolutely different from leadership. what we need ve
>> my own belief is actions. actions are needed. decisions need to be made. that requires leadership, people to step forward and say, look, follow me, and i will take us in a different direction. we're going to face up to these things. then it is each individual's a choice. are they going to be a part of that, are they going to be a part of this endless food fight? >> a few historians have written books recently about the great senators, the great leaders of the past, and suggesting...
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their actions are without res. her vation or -- reservation or consideration to what may become of their lives. we must honor their services by ensuring that they have the opportunity to pursue the american dreams when they come home. this includes making it affordable for them to buy a home, protecting their employment while they mr. deployed and allowing them to -- they were deployed and allowing them to achieving a postsecondary education. they are ready to fight in combat if necessary and make the ultimate sacrifice. but when they return home, the battle to transition to civilian life can be difficult and frustrating. with the passage of the post9/11 g.i. bill, which provides generous education benefits, many veterans and their dependents took this opportunity to pursue a higher education and a better life. however, it is not enough to provide a benefit if the veterans do not have the proper information on the educational opportunities available to them. . they need the right tools at the right time to determin
their actions are without res. her vation or -- reservation or consideration to what may become of their lives. we must honor their services by ensuring that they have the opportunity to pursue the american dreams when they come home. this includes making it affordable for them to buy a home, protecting their employment while they mr. deployed and allowing them to -- they were deployed and allowing them to achieving a postsecondary education. they are ready to fight in combat if necessary and...
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each of these simple options with the possible of option two would require legislative action. my recommendation states first, congress should adopt regulatory and legislative reforms that would enable nasa to improve the flexibility of the management of its centers. nasa should transform its network of field centers into an integrated system that supports its strategic plan and communicates in strategy and advances its strategic goals and objectives. with regard to partnerships, the committee recommends nasa should work with other government agencies with responsibilities in aeronautics and space to more effectively and efficiently coordinate the nation's aeronautics and space activities, and the united states should explore opportunities to lead a more international approach. both in the human space program, and in the science program. finally, the committee was impressed with the quality of personnel and level of commitment of nasa also civil service and contractor staffs and with the agency in general. however, the committee also heard about the frustration of many staff wi
each of these simple options with the possible of option two would require legislative action. my recommendation states first, congress should adopt regulatory and legislative reforms that would enable nasa to improve the flexibility of the management of its centers. nasa should transform its network of field centers into an integrated system that supports its strategic plan and communicates in strategy and advances its strategic goals and objectives. with regard to partnerships, the committee...
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we have to come together, and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this from happening, regardless of politics. this weekend, michele and i are doing what i know every parent is doing, holding our children as close as we can and reminding them a much we love them. there are families in connecticut that cannot do that today. they need all of us right now, because while nothing can take the place of the lost child or a loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need to remind them that we are there for them and we are praying for them the love that they felt for those they lost in door's not only in their own memory, but also in their countries. thank you, and god bless you. >> flags, again, flying have staffed here in the nation's capital. reactions have come in worldwide with condolences from australia, great britain, thailand, the philippines, members of the european union and other countries. we spoke with connecticut congressman jim time on this morning's "washington journal." >> among the many statements put out yesterday by congressmen and senators was this
we have to come together, and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this from happening, regardless of politics. this weekend, michele and i are doing what i know every parent is doing, holding our children as close as we can and reminding them a much we love them. there are families in connecticut that cannot do that today. they need all of us right now, because while nothing can take the place of the lost child or a loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need to...
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we will have to take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this from happening regardless of politics. this weekend, michele and i are doing what i know every parent is doing, holding our children as close as we can and reminding them how much will love them. there are families in conn who cannot do that today. they need all of us right now. while nothing can take the place of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need to remind them that we are there for them, that we are praying for them, and the love they felt for those they lost not just in doris in their own memories but in their communities and their country. thank you and god bless you. >> john boehner sent his prayers and condolences to those in connecticut. there would be no weekly address a president obama could speak to all of those in this time of morning. tomorrow, stan collender and josh gordon have the latest news on the fiscal cliff negotiations and preview the week ahead. mike kibbe discusses freedom works and the organization's fund-raising going forward. what is next for pres
we will have to take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this from happening regardless of politics. this weekend, michele and i are doing what i know every parent is doing, holding our children as close as we can and reminding them how much will love them. there are families in conn who cannot do that today. they need all of us right now. while nothing can take the place of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need to remind them that we are there for...
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we created what's called a fact fund a federal action contingency trust fund. we are in addition to putting money no our rainy day fund we are putting money into a fund where the governor has pretty broad discretion. consults with the legislature but unlike the rainy day fund which is based solely on a drop in revenue, the fact fund is intended to address cuts in areas where we can put funds into particular sectors in northern virginia or hampton roads to offset those costs to just incentivize the private sector to come back in and create those jobs and replace those jobs and grow them. so we are trying to work with a lot of private sector solutions in virginia. to address the challenges that we have. they're great. but we're ready for the challenge. and we're going to do our part obviously with the balanced budget. we must balance our budget if it requires cutting. that's what will happen. we have tried to be very conservative in our revenue estimates. knowing that these things loom out there. but with the uncertainty in d.c., it's really difficult. the govern
we created what's called a fact fund a federal action contingency trust fund. we are in addition to putting money no our rainy day fund we are putting money into a fund where the governor has pretty broad discretion. consults with the legislature but unlike the rainy day fund which is based solely on a drop in revenue, the fact fund is intended to address cuts in areas where we can put funds into particular sectors in northern virginia or hampton roads to offset those costs to just incentivize...